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SafetyLine NewsMines statutory position exams are in full swing
The Mines Statutory Positions exams have been successfully running for most of 2024, with an impressive turnout. The majority of the exams have been fully booked shortly after being opened…...
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Traffic management on mine sites
The operation of mobile equipment and the interaction between plant, vehicles and pedestrians on mining roads present many hazards and risks to the safety of workers. Understanding the way traffic…...
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Fraudulent qualifications in the WA mining industry
Persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs), including mine operators, have an obligation to carefully assess the validity of qualifications, supporting documentation and training competency certificates, submitted by candidates applying for…...
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Cyanide safety and exposure management
WorkSafe Mines Safety recently discovered substandard control measures for cyanide use on mine sites. Cyanide is a fast acting, poisonous chemical that can exist as a solid, liquid or gas.…...
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Spotlight on WorkSafe inspectors
WorkSafe believes that every worker should have a workplace free from harm to their health and safety. WorkSafe inspectors play a pivotal role promoting safety within workplaces. Prior to coming…...
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Importance of reporting incidents involving dangerous goods
Prompt reporting of incidents involving dangerous goods is essential for safety and compliance in Western Australia (WA). Dangerous goods, whether flammable, explosive, toxic or corrosive, can pose risks to people,…...
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Annual analysis of findings and incidents at Major Hazard Facilities (MHFs)
Western Australia (WA) has some of the biggest, costliest and most complex industrial plants in the world. They supply vital energy, minerals and chemicals that are essential to modern living.…...
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Safety prosecution updates
Recent convictions Northern Star Carosue Dam Operations, Whirling Dervish underground gold mine Sentenced date: 8 July 2024 On 21 February 2020, two workers contracted to do clean up labouring tasks…...
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2023-24 Convictions
During 2023–24, workplace safety enforcement proceedings resulted in 14 convictions. Where incidents occurred prior to the introduction of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020, prosecutions were actioned under the…...
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Lessons learned from the ammonium nitrate emulsion tanker explosion
In October 2022, a tanker trailer carrying ammonium nitrate emulsion (ANE) caught fire and exploded approximately 150 kilometres east of Laverton in WA. ANE is commonly used in the manufacture…...